News and Media

January 18, 2021

Cat numbers climb to crisis point with more arriving every day

As an open-intake shelter, The Lost Dogs’ Home will never turn away a pet in need. However, with close to 800 cats and kittens currently in our care and more arriving every day, we’re fast facing crisis point and our shelters are at capacity. To help our felines find new homes and create...
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October 21, 2020

Dog adoptions launched at The Lost Dogs’ Home Cranbourne site

The Lost Dogs’ Home has responded to community need by expanding its dog adoption services to its Cranbourne shelter. Prior to this only cats were adopted from Cranbourne with dogs being adopted at our North Melbourne site only. The Home’s Spokesperson, Suzana Talevski, said while the...
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August 7, 2020

Statement on animal shelters – Stage 4 Restrictions

UPDATE ON 9 AUGUST 2020: We are overjoyed at the fantastic news that the State Government has updated restrictions to allow for the collection of a new pet and are pleased and relieved to be able to re-open adoptions. This is in line with our strict COVID-19 Safe Plan, which includes our...
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November 4, 2020

The Lost Dogs’ Home records bumper year for pets in Victoria

More than 16,500 animals came into the care of The Lost Dogs’ Home last year, with 5,150 animals adopted – our biggest number in more than five years. The newly released Lost Dogs’ Home 2019-2020 Annual Report shows: There was a 35% increase in the number of Victorians signing on to be...
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September 30, 2020

Special carers required for some our most vulnerable doggos

The Lost Dogs' Home are looking for special foster carers for dogs who are undergoing behaviour training or medical treatment. The Home’s Spokesperson Suzana Talevski said successful applicants would be rewarded with the feeling of knowing they have played a very special part in a dog’s...
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June 1, 2020

COVID restrictions a positive for animals at The Lost Dogs’ Home

Appointment-based adoptions are here to stay with The Lost Dogs’ Home permanently implementing appointments for all adoptions – whether for a specific animal, or to browse. The change in process which was implemented in March because of the state lock down regulations has been reviewed...
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